sharp

sharp: sharp [shärp]

adj.

[ME < OE scearp, akin to Ger scharf, ON skarpr < IE * (s)kerb(h)- < base * (s)ker-, to cut > SHEAR, HARVEST, L caro, flesh]

1. suitable for use in cutting or piercing; having a very thin edge or fine point; keen

2. having a point or edge; not rounded or blunt; peaked [a sharp ridge, features, etc.]

3. not gradual; abrupt; acute [a sharp turn]

4. clearly defined; distinct; clear [a sharp contrast]

5. made up of hard, angular particles, as sand

6. quick, acute, or penetrating in perception or intellect; specif.,

a) acutely sensitive in seeing, hearing, etc.

b) clever; shrewd

7. showing or having a keen awareness; attentive; vigilant [a sharp lookout]

8. crafty; designing; underhanded

9. harsh, biting, or severe [a sharp temper, criticism, etc.]

10. violent or impetuous; sudden and forceful [a sharp attack]

11. brisk; active; vigorous [a sharp run]

12. having a keen effect on the senses or feelings; specif.,

a) severe; intense; acute; keen [a sharp pain, grief, appetite, etc.]

b) strong; biting; pungent, as in taste or smell

c) high-pitched; shrill [a sharp sound]

d) brilliant; intense [a sharp flash of light]

e) cold and cutting [a sharp wind]

13. Slang attractively or stylishly dressed or groomed

14. Music

a) higher in pitch by a half step [C sharp (C♯)]

b) out of tune by being above the true or proper pitch

adv.

1. in a sharp manner; specif.,

a) abruptly or briskly

b) attentively or alertly

c) so as to have a sharp point or edge

d) keenly; piercingly

e) Music above the true or proper pitch

2. precisely; exactly [one o'clock sharp]

n.

1. a sewing needle with an extremely fine point

2. Informal an expert or adept

3. Informal SHARK¹, SHARPER

4. Music

a) a note or tone one half step above another

b) the sign (♯) indicating such a note

vt.

Music to make sharp; raise a half step

vi.

Music to sing or play above the true or proper pitch

sharply

adv.

sharpness

n.

SYN.- SHARP and KEEN¹ both apply to that which is cutting, biting, incisive, or piercing, as because of a fine edge, but SHARP more often implies a harsh cutting quality [a sharp pain, tongue, flavor, etc. ] and KEEN¹, a pleasantly biting or stimulating quality [keen wit, delight, etc. ]; ACUTE literally implies sharp-pointedness and figuratively suggests a penetrating or poignant quality [acute hearing, distress, etc. ]

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Synonyms:

Acute, keen, trenchant / Pinching, piercing, nipping, biting / Strong, eager, fierce, ardent, violent, fiery, impetuous / Gritty, hard / Lean, thin, emaciated, meagre / Shrill, high, piercing / Keen, penetrating, piercing, severe, attentive, vigilant / Shrewd, exacting, close, Sharpen, make keen / Pointed, peaked, ridged / Sagacious, apt, shrewd, astute, acute, penetrating, subtle, perspicacious, discerning, discriminating, ingenious, inventive, witty, quick, clever, ready, smart, clear, sharp-sighted, quick-sighted, keen-eyed, keen-witted, sharp-witted, clear-sighted, long-headed, cunning / Subtle, acute, witty, astute, shrewd, nice / Biting, pungent, hot, burning, stinging, mordacious, acrid, sour, bitter, acid, poignant, piquant, high-flavored, high-seasoned / Severe, harsh, acrimonious, keen, sarcastic, caustic, cutting, tart, pointed, biting, trenchant / Rigid, cruel, hard, severe / Keen, eager, hungry / Distressing, poignant, intense, very painful, afflicting, severe, violent, sore, acute, keen, piercing, subtile, excruciating

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Sharp — Sharp, a. [Compar. {Sharper}; superl. {Sharpest}.] [OE. sharp, scharp, scarp, AS. scearp; akin to OS. skarp, LG. scharp, D. scherp, G. scharf, Dan. & Sw. skarp, Icel. skarpr. Cf. {Escarp}, {Scrape}, {Scorpion}.] 1. Having a very thin edge or fine … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Sharp — Sharp, adv. 1. To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply. M. Arnold. [1913 Webster] The head [of a spear] full sharp yground. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] You bite so sharp at reasons. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Precisely; exactly; as, we shall… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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